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MJ55 EDO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,417 mi
Last recorded146,417 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 EDO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 146,417 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat missing

Engine Oil below max and has leaks

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 140,932 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 140,803 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 122,317 miles

injector seals leaking but not feul

rear seat belts not tested because seats missing

Pass 30 Oct 2012 103,736 miles

No. 1 injector leaking

Fail 23 Oct 2012 102,923 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

No. 1 injector leaking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 85,771 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 85,771 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 66,540 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 45,349 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 30,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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MJ55 EDO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ55 EDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MJ55 EDO registered?

MJ55 EDO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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